Clinical trialNCT04403282TerminatedPhase 4Interventional

Topical Eflornithine for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: Randomized Controlled Trial

SponsorWalter Reed National Military Medical CenterEnrollment9Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

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Summary

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To study the efficacy of topical eflornithine for pseudofolliculitis barbae from a quality of life standpoint and with objective physician-measured lesion counts. Our hypothesis is that the hair growth retardation that occurs with eflornithine will perhaps reduce the frequency over time that service members need to shave which could improve the formation of PFB lesions.

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Investigators

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Sunghun Cho, MD
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Principal Investigator
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Sites

1 registered facility, with the per-site recruitment status where the registry publishes one. ClinicalTrials.gov does not publish per-site enrollment counts.

United States

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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Drugs studied

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EflornithinePlacebo Eflornithine Topical

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Registration & key dates

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Start: 27 Sept 2020
Primary completion: 22 Jun 2023
Completion: 22 Jun 2023
Last update posted: 31 Jan 2024
Registered enrollment: 9
Registry id: NCT04403282

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